Top 10 Songs about Revenge

What inspires music making? Love! And it's close cousin, hate! Some of the best lyrics come out of pain and agony. Buzzle lists down the top 10 songs about revenge, both for men and women.

Revenge for Revenge!

In 2009, Eminem threw a slew of insults to Mariah Carey through his song Bagpipes From Baghdad, and also included her now hubby Nick Cannon in it. In response, Mariah dropped a single entitled Obsessed!

There are plenty of artists who have venomous spite for their ex-lovers. They get ditched, are left heartbroken, and then there's a bash―a new album released that is swashed with anger, suffering, cheat, and betrayal feelings. Along with the recovery feed. But when you're a celebrity and you have a bitter falling out with your boyfriend/husband, at least you still have all that wealth and fame, right? Rock stars: 1, Normal People: 0.

The thing is, if we were some popular celebs and we broke up, we'd surely make a tune about them. They say, it's the best form of revenge.

Anyway, let's get back to "real" life. Just broke up with that (place the jerk description word of choice here) ex-boyfriend of yours? You just came out of an abusive relationship? Found out that your (ex)lover cheated on you? It's time to vent out your anger and get over how he wronged you. Even if you don't actually go and haunt your ex for revenge, listening to such kinda songs will definitely soothe your soul. If you share a common circle of friends, why not throw a song dedication on him while hanging out in nightclubs (thank me later!)? Jokes apart, add these tunes to your playlist, forget all the other sad, lovey-dovey, and mushy 'I miss you' songs, cling to some rocking country melodies, and be a better version of you. Well guys, here's a treat for you too. Check out the most popular tracks about taking a revenge on your (ex)love.

Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know

Livid Lyrics:'Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't ableTo make it enough for you to be open wide, noAnd every time you speak her nameDoes she know how you told me you'd hold meUntil you died, till you diedBut you're still alive.

Released: 1995Album: Jagged Little Pill

A song that drips with poison. Probably written for "Full House" star and former lover Dave Coulier, the song was the turning point for Canadian singer Alanis. It's about all the hurt feelings of seeing your ex move on with someone new. A song full of anger and bitterness, but eventually tells a story of success. The blunt honesty of the lyrics and Alanis's chippy voice will be relatable to anyone facing that situation.

Carly Simon - You're So Vain

Livid Lyrics:You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yachtYour hat strategically dipped below one eyeYour scarf it was apricotYou had one eye on the mirror as you watched yourself gavotte.

Released: 1972Album: No Secrets

With super-sour opening lyrics, this song is about a self-absorbed lover, who would obviously care about him more than his lover. The song was a number one hit in US, Australia, and Canada.

Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats

Livid Lyrics:That I dug my key into the sideof his pretty little souped up 4 wheel drive,carved my name into his leather seats,I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights,slashed a hole in all 4 tires...Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats.

Released: 2005Album: Some Hearts

This song is an ultimate revenge song. It is about a woman who gets cheated on, and grabs the chance to destroy her boyfriend's car. She does a lot of damage to his truck. This is done to make sure that this man will think twice before he plans to cheat. Being the one that was cheated on is horrible, but we think this guy got it worse in the end.

Eminem - Kim

Livid Lyrics:Too bad bitch, your gonna finally hear me out this timeAt first, I'm like all rightYou wanna throw me out? That's fine!But not for him to take my place, are you out you're mind?This couch, this TV, this whole house is mine!How could you let him sleep in our bed?

Released: 2000Album: The Marshall Mathers LP

This is an example of revenge fantasy against his now ex-wife Kimberly Scott Mathers, who is the mother of his daughter Hailie. The tempestuous rapper literally talks about killing Kim, her boyfriend, and child. The lyrics are so powerful and hurting that it drove Kim to suicide, when the rapper performed on it at a hometown concert in Detroit. A screaming track altogether, but a treat for Slim Shady fans!

Pink - So What!

Livid Lyrics:And guess what?I'm having more funAnd now that we're done/I'm gonna show you tonightI'm all right, I'm just fineAnd you're a tool.

Released: 2008Album: Funhouse

When Pink got separated from her husband Carey Hart, it was the most peaceful breakup in history. Their breakup was so cool and friendly, that he even appeared in her music video for this song, acting as ... himself! They then had a union, and gave birth to a little baby girl, Willow. Ah, bless. This song became the highest-selling single in the US.

Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around... Comes Around

Livid Lyrics:Is this the way it's really going down?Is this how we say goodbye?Should've known better when you came aroundThat you were gonna make me cryIt's breaking my heart to watch you run around'Cause I know that you're living a lieThat's okay baby 'cause in time you will find ...

Released: 2006Album: FutureSex/LoveSounds

A song that talks about the belief in Karma. This pop-R&B song compels you to believe that the bad done with you will be returned two-fold to the one who harmed you. It's a vicious circle: you hurt someone, and you get hurt back. Your exes will surely suffer if they wronged you in any sense; that's Karma's promise! Umm, sounds soothing isn't it?

Kelly Clarkson - Never Again

Livid Lyrics:I hope the ring you gave to her turns her finger greenI hope when your in bed with her, you think of meI would never wish bad things, but I don't wish you wellCould you tell, by the flames that burned your words

Released: 2007Album: My December

This song is about an abusive relationship. The man in the relationship hits his partner, and the woman spends a lot of time excusing the behavior and dealing with it in her own way. (The way most women, who have to experience this horrible situation, do.) However, the woman doesn't spare him, she gets her revenge. Ah, inspiring to do something?

Justin Timberlake - Cry Me a River

Livid Lyrics:All of these things people told meKeep messin' with my headYou should've picked honestyThen you may not have blown it, yeahYou don't have to say what you didI already know, I found out from himNow there's just no chanceFor you and me, there'll never be

Released: 2007Album: My December

Justin and Britney―a picture-perfect couple in old times. Since The Mickey Mouse Club happened, they seemed a couple meant for each other. But they split, and then this song was released, mentioning about Spears cheating on him. He even cast a look-alike to Britney in the song's video.

This is a powerful song. Florence conveys helplessness projecting uncontrollable anger. This much-talked-about song was played in the season finale of the popular TV series Revenge, and also in the famous series Game of Thrones, just to remind you.

Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)

Livid Lyrics:When your man wanna get buckwildJust go back and Hit 'Em Up StylePut your hands on his cashAnd spend it to the last dimeFor all the hard timesOhWhen you go then everything goesFrom the crib to the ride and the clothesSo you better let him know thatIf he messed up you gotta hit em up.

Released: 2001Album: So Blu

This song tells the story of a woman who gets back at her man by shopping with his credit cards, not paying his bills, and selling all his stuff. No, Cantrell doesn't encourage this, but one of her girlfriends did something on similar lines. It's just her way of showing how a woman can counter-attack if her man screws up. This song earned a Grammy for the best R&B song. The jazzy type voice was very much liked and is probably one of the best songs by Cantrell.

The Revenge Goddesses

Broken heart is the biggest inspiration to songwriting. We've seen time and again, how celebrity musicians pounce back on their exes through their tracks. But, Taylor Swift definitely needs a bow. She has crossed all records in making revenge songs. Nearly every boyfriend she has had―and lost―has gotten his own T-Swift song!

Taylor Swift

♬ Forever and Always (2009)

♬ Better than Revenge (2010)

♬ We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (2012)

Rihanna

♬ Take a Bow (2007)

♬ Man Down (2010)

Miranda Lambert

♬ Kerosene (2005)

♬ Gunpowder and Lead (2007)

♬ Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007)

♬ Sin for a Sin (2009)

♬ White Liar (2009)

There you have it! This was our list of best revenge songs! Music does the work of a balm on our soul, but to take revenge in the real sense, work tremendously hard, and let success be your best revenge. And leave the rest to Karma. Do tell us about your favorite revenge songs, and the ones that we missed out.